Working from home has been tough. I can barely check my emails without the risk of the house catching fire. As I was teaching a class online one afternoon, my dear daughter decided to open up her own COVID-19 hair salon. (AKA: she cut the neighbor boy’s hair unbeknownst to me). In fact, I didn’t … Continue reading Warning: Imperfect Mom
This summer we decided to take our kids (ages 3.5+ and 1.5) to Disney World, and it was nothing less than magical. Our three-year-old was looking forward to it all Spring, and actually would behave better because of the planned trip. ("I'm going to be good today, so I can go to Mickey Mouse's house … Continue reading Reinharts Do Disney
People are quick warn you about the "Terrible Twos." Frankly, I thought I had this parenting thing in the bag, because we didn't deal have to deal with those... Until she turned three. As much as I was crossing my fingers to skip all of the "terribles," I finally understand the warnings. Now I'll be … Continue reading Raising a Threenager
I've hinted before that since becoming a mom, I suck at self-care. (Can I get an Amen?)These days moms are held to higher standards than ever before, and not just by our peers--but by ourselves too. Or at least that's the case for me.We are wives, daughters, sisters, aunts, friends, Christians, professionals, and a million … Continue reading Sanity not Vanity
Thank you to the great Lord above for these too-overlooked inventions many moms (myself included) too often take for granted. The woombie: a straight jacket made especially for infants. I mean what other option does it give them besides to go to sleep? Seriously. This creation was definitely heaven-sent! The nose frida, aka the nose … Continue reading Thank You, Sweet Baby Jesus, for These Mommy Treasures
XOXO, Mommy 